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A balanced chicken marinade made with olive oil, lemon juice, soy sauce, balsamic vinegar, brown sugar, Dijon, herbs, and spices. It combines savory, tangy, sweet, and aromatic flavors for grilled chicken.

A fragrant homemade ras el hanout blend with cumin, ginger, turmeric, cinnamon, coriander, peppers, allspice, nutmeg, and cloves. This Moroccan and North African spice mix brings warm, complex flavor to savory dishes.

Homemade falafel wraps filled with crisp chickpea falafel, hummus, fresh tomato-cucumber salad, pickled turnips, and tahini. Parsley, cilantro, garlic, jalapeño, and falafel spice give the falafel plenty of fresh, savory flavor.

Spinach-and-ricotta ravioli tossed with artichoke hearts, cannellini beans, sun-dried tomatoes, Kalamata olives, basil, and toasted pine nuts. A simple butter sauce made with reserved pasta water brings the hearty Mediterranean-style ingredients together.

A meatless take on pasta carbonara with spaghetti, sautéed zucchini, cherry tomatoes, garlic, Pecorino, and egg yolks. Hot pasta water turns the cheese-and-egg mixture into a creamy sauce without using cream.

Fresh salmon burgers seasoned with Dijon, green onion, parsley, coriander, sumac, and paprika. The patties are lightly breaded and pan-cooked, then served on toasted buns with tzatziki, arugula, and red onion.

Classic French coq au vin with bone-in chicken braised in red wine with bacon, pearl onions, mushrooms, carrots, garlic, and thyme. The slow oven braise produces tender chicken in a deeply savory wine sauce.

A classic shakshuka of eggs poached in a spiced tomato, onion, and green pepper sauce. Coriander, paprika, cumin, parsley, and mint give the Middle Eastern-inspired skillet dish layers of warm, fresh flavor.

Eggs gently cooked in a creamy tomato sauce with chickpeas, spinach, garlic, and fresh thyme. This one-pan dish combines tender greens, hearty chickpeas, and softly set eggs for a satisfying main course.

A rich mushroom cream sauce with golden sautéed mushrooms, garlic, wine, broth, Parmesan, thyme, and heavy cream. The sauce simmers until thick and creamy, making it a savory accompaniment for pasta, meat, or vegetables.